Stand Mixer - A versatile tool crucial for mixing ingredients smoothly, especially useful in making doughs or batters. Example: Hamilton Beach 500 Series Standard Kitchen Stand Mixer with a Bowl Capacity of 4 Quarts and Speed Settings.
Baking Pan (Dome Shape) - For the specific shape required by the recipe for an optimal presentation. Note that dome-shaped pans might be less common, so consider using a standard round pan or investing in one specifically designed if necessary. Example: Nordic Ware Nonstick 9 Inch Round Cake Pan (Note: This example is given as an alternative since finding a dedicated dome shape may require special ordering).
Piping Bags - Essential for decorating the cake with precision and elegance. If dome-shaped, consider using a coupler to customize your piping bag size as needed. Example: Ateco Classic Disposable Fitted Piping Bag Set (16.5 inch).
Cooling Rack - Important for evenly cooling your baked goods and preventing moisture build-up at the bottom of storage containers or serving plates. Example: KitchenAid Professional Series 45602 Nonstick Silicone Baking Mat, Flexible & Adjustable.
Spatula - For efficiently scraping bowls and pans to ensure no batter is wasted. A silicone spatula can be particularly useful due to its flexibility and non-stick properties. Example: OXO Good Grips 9 Inch Stainless Steel Palette Knife with Spatula.
Electric Kitchen Scale - Ensuring precise measurement of ingredients, which is crucial for baking recipes. Example: OZO Digital Kitchen Scale (100g, Dual Calibration).
Silicone Baking Mats - Can be used as a non-stick surface in the pan and help with even heat distribution when using a dome-shaped cake mold. Example: Nordic Ware Silpat Baking Mat 16x10 Inch (Parchment Cut).
Cake Tester / Toothpick - Useful for testing if the cake is fully baked by inserting it into the center of your dome-shaped cake. Example: Wilton Stainless Steel Cake Tester, 10" long and 3/8" diameter.
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup finely grated bittersweet chocolate (about 1 ounce)
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup honey
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
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